Magnesium hydroxide and Weakness - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Weakness is reported as a side effect among people who take Magnesium hydroxide (magnesium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Acetaminophen, and have Constipation.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Weakness when taking Magnesium hydroxide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,775 people who have side effects when taking Magnesium hydroxide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Magnesium hydroxide?

Magnesium hydroxide has active ingredients of magnesium. eHealthMe is studying from 1,806 Magnesium hydroxide users. Check the latest studies of Magnesium hydroxide.

What is Weakness?

Weakness is found to be associated with 3,639 drugs and 6,617 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weakness.

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On Jul, 25, 2026

1,775 people reported to have side effects when taking Magnesium hydroxide.
Among them, 57 people (3.21%) have Weakness.

Could Magnesium hydroxide cause Weakness?

Among these 57 people:

How long have people been on Magnesium hydroxide when they have Weakness? *

What is the gender of people who have Weakness when taking Magnesium hydroxide? *

female: 43.64 %
male: 56.36 %

What is the age of people who have Weakness when taking Magnesium hydroxide? *

What are other drugs people take besides Magnesium hydroxide? *

What are other side effects people have besides Weakness? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 22 people, 38.60%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 19 people, 33.33%
Joint Pain: 19 people, 33.33%
Back Pain: 17 people, 29.82%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 16 people, 28.07%
Pain: 15 people, 26.32%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 15 people, 26.32%
Constipation: 14 people, 24.56%
Diarrhea: 13 people, 22.81%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 13 people, 22.81%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 17.54%
Constipation: 10 people, 17.54%
Pain: 9 people, 15.79%
Swelling: 6 people, 10.53%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 8.77%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 8.77%
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (acute cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts): 4 people, 7.02%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 7.02%
Nausea And Vomiting: 4 people, 7.02%
Diabetes: 3 people, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on magnesium (the active ingredients of Magnesium hydroxide) and Magnesium hydroxide (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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